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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1961
Page
5
The annual CROP drive total reached 1301.89 of 1700 goal with 884.72 from mural-area canvassing and remainder from direct mail and UNICEF collaboration. Drive chairman Bob Tulloss notes funds fund overseas relief. each dollar locally raised yields about twenty two dollars in donated surplus food.
Two teens, Charlayne Hunter and Hamilton Holmes, entered University of Georgia classes with white students after federal court rulings ended segregation. News described calm campus activity, limited crowds, and mixed reactions, set against Atlanta political tensions over funding tied to integration and the Supreme Court’s refusal to delay school desegregation. Hunter, 18, freshman from Atlanta, stayed in a dorm suite. Holmes, 19, formerly of Morehouse, stayed off campus due to dorm space limits.
A Little Rock Air Force Base airman Jerry Reynolds of Creighton Missouri admitted breaking into two cemeteries at Bayou Meto and Jack's Bayou near Jacksonville Arkansas and stealing a body and jewelry. The 17 year old girl’s body was found nearby as Reynolds confessed he did not know why he did it saying he felt sick.
INDEPENDENCE AP A plumber, David DeMoss, 34, fell through Edmiston’s department store ceiling while working between floors. He grabbed a pipe and pulled himself back up, suffering a cracked rib as customers and employees fled in alarm. Manager Al Tichenor and Mrs Frances Goll described the startling scene.
Former Pennsylvania governor John Fine, 67, and his brother-in-law Donald Morgan were indicted by a federal grand jury on three counts covering 1955 to 1957. The charges allege income totaling 175,237 for the period with unpaid taxes of 88,554 and say Fine reported 105,3088 income and paid 43,000 in taxes.
Weather forecast notes fair conditions this afternoon, tonight, and Thursday. Highs in the mid 40s to 50s. Lows tonight lower to the 20s to 25. Expect continued mild air with no precipitation indicated.
Havana reports indicate Fidel Castro may address Cubans to claim the strength of the people's army has frightened off American invaders. Government courts push invasion warnings as regular troops appear in Havana and at Guantanamo Bay while militiamen return to work.
Kansas Governor John Anderson Jr. faced a dizzying moment at a Kansas Fairs Association banquet as Charles Berry of Lone Jack Missouri spun him on skates during a performance. Anderson recovered, joking that the stunt was tougher than addressing the legislature in front of 400 to 500 people.
Ottawa officials opened a skating site west of Forest Park’s baseball diamond awaiting cold weather to freeze water at a safe thickness. Commissioner James Grogan noted it is water depth from inches to 12 inches, enough to keep skaters safe from deep water if ice fails.
AP report from Topeka notes a 4 hour window to 9 a.m. recording traffic deaths for 1961 with 15 incidents and a comparison to 1960. Annotations indicate January counts and an accident not previously recorded.
The House of Representatives approved a pay raise for legislative employees the first in over a decade. A 1220 vote backed a bill boosting daily salaries by $1 to $3 to attract secretaries and stenographers as the session opened in Topeka. The measure now goes to the Senate.
Oliver C. Curby of Ottawa elected potentate of Ab dallah Shrine Temple Kansas City. Retiring potentate Frank Hunn Atchison. Other officers A Clayton Dial Kansas City Lawrence Lefholz Lawrence Don W Williams Leavenworth Donald E Schulze Kansas City John Mathinx Kansas City Maxon G Sierkansas City Appointed Howard Jobes Kansas City Chester C Seiglar Shawnee Mission Howard Weiser Kansas City Robert D Caplinger Atchison John H Weidmann Ottawa Dr A L Hull Kansas City
Douglas Dillon told the Senate Finance Committee he has no plan to push a temporary tax cut to boost the economy. He said Congress must decide whether to delegate authority to raise or lower taxes and favored a balanced budget over time while avoiding public discussion of possible steps. The hearing marked the first Cabinet-appointment session under President elect Kennedy as preparations continue for confirmation.
Wunsch says the legislature may sit down with the executive department this year to solve problems by mutual cooperation. Joe McDowell, Democratic Senate minority leader from Kansas City, notes the minority will speak up when needed but aims to work with the majority.
Guatemala confirms U S military advisers are aiding army troops at a secret Retalhuleu base amid guerrilla training. Defense Minister Peralta Azurdia says the routine activity aims to aid the Guatemalan army and denies an invasion plan against Cuba. Reports cite Times and Miami Herald accounts of training personnel, Cuban tensions, and regional recruitment.
Washington AP reports Republicans at a conference chose not to set a party dress rule for inaugural events. Sen. Everett Dirksen urged personal choice while Sen. George Aiken recalled a past top hat incident. Some favor formal wear but most back business suits for Kennedy's Jan 20 inauguration.
AP wires report President-elect Kennedy's cabinet pick Robert S McNamara plans a trust fund from sale of Ford stock. The secrecy and investment details remain unspecified as to where the funds will be placed and how they will be managed. The announcement followed McNamara's confirmation for the defense post.
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